Twelve South PlugBug Piggybacks USB Onto a MacBook Power Adapter

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Posted November 1, 2011 at 7:37pm by iClarified

Twelve South has unveiled PlugBug, an iPad/iPhone wall charger that piggybacks onto a MacBook Power Adapter, allowing you to charge a MacBook and an iPad/iPhone simultaneously from one power outlet.

The PlugBug connects to all MacBook Power Adapters. Simply snap PlugBug onto a MacBook Power Adapter, in place of the adapter's AC plug, and you now have one handy device that charges MacBook and iPad or iPhone at the same time, using only one wall outlet.

PlugBug packs 10 powerful watts, charging iPad as fast as technically possible. In fact, many public USB charging stations, like those found in airports, lack the power to charge an iPad. Not only will PlugBug provide the proper charge, it will charge your iPad up to twice as fast as many competing chargers.

Those outside the U.S. and Canada can use PlugBug as the perfect U.S. adapter and iPad/iPhone charger. Not only does PlugBug convert any non-U.S. MacBook Power Adapter into a North American-compatible adapter, it also serves as a bonus USB charger for iPad and iPhone.

Made to fit all MacBook Power Adapters, PlugBug is available now at twelvesouth.com for $34.99.

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Pedro Miszewski - November 1, 2011 at 8:50pm

Isn't easier just connect the usb cable on Mac USB port? I thought this item was a good idea, but thinking better I have 2 usb ports on my macbook air, so I prefer don't waste money buying a new charger and use these ports directly from my Mac. Just my thoughts... This still being a great product.

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Watch - November 1, 2011 at 9:58pm

Did u watch the video? It is to charge ur iPad with the proper power requirements. USB plugs do not apply 10 watts to charge.

Russell - November 1, 2011 at 11:25pm

USB ports on modern macs can charge ipads. Just not as quickly as a dedicated power adapter can.

Awayze - November 2, 2011 at 3:33am

Yeh but MacBook USB's charge anything connected to them even with the lid closed.

Russell - November 1, 2011 at 8:21pm

I can see apple sending Twelve South a cease & desist if they haven been authorized to make a product to couple with the MacBook power adapter.